Regulatory & Risk Principal

EPC Eneric Petroleum Corp.; Fairfield (IA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, life and long

401K retirement plan with company

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Cambridge is seeking an experienced Regulatory & Risk Principal to shape regulatory, supervisory, and operational risk responsibilities across Service Experience. You will work at the intersection of service, compliance, risk, operations, trading, and technology to drive practical, scalable improvements for financial professionals, clients, and associates.

You will own complex regulatory matters, coordinate examinations, and translate requirements into clear processes and guidance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of financial services experience in supervision, compliance, operations, regulatory oversight, trading, risk, or related function.
• Experience managing complex regulatory, operational, or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate across business, compliance, legal, risk, operations, and technology teams.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance regulatory requirements, operational realities, risk, and customer experience.
• Ability to simplify complex information and turn requirements into practical, workable solutions.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills across cross-functional issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted regulatory and risk partner across Service Experience, Compliance, Legal, Supervision, Risk Management, Operations, Internal Audit, Technology, and other teams.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, inquiries, information requests, and follow-up activities.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical processes, controls, procedures, and guidance.
• Perform or coordinate required principal reviews and approvals within your assigned responsibilities.
• Identify emerging risks, recurring issues, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help teams prepare for regulatory, technology, vendor, and process changes through effective communication, education, testing, and implementation.
• Look beyond individual issues to uncover root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce friction while improving quality, consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Bring the right partners together to resolve complex issues, establish clear ownership, and drive solutions through completion.
• Partner with clearing firms, vendors, counterparties, and other external partners to manage changes and maintain strong standards.

Skills

Regulatory risk experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial services knowledge

Regulatory examinations

Strong communication

Education

FINRA licenses (Series 7, 24, 4, 53)

Job description

Job Summary Key Deliverables and Responsibilities

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, bringing the right people together, and turning regulatory requirements into practical solutions? We’re looking for an experienced Regulatory & Risk Principal to help shape how regulatory, supervisory, and operational risk responsibilities are managed across Service Experience. This highly collaborative role sits at the intersection of service, compliance, risk, operations, trading, and technology, with the opportunity to influence improvements that make a meaningful difference for Financial Professionals, clients, and associates.

What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll take ownership of complex regulatory and operational matters while helping teams deliver a consistent, effective service experience.

• Serve as a trusted regulatory and risk partner across Service Experience, Compliance, Legal, Supervision, Risk Management, Operations, Internal Audit, Technology, and other teams.
• Coordinate regulatory examinations, inquiries, information requests, and follow-up activities.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical processes, controls, procedures, and guidance.
• Perform or coordinate required principal reviews and approvals within your assigned responsibilities.
• Identify emerging risks, recurring issues, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Help teams prepare for regulatory, technology, vendor, and process changes through effective communication, education, testing, and implementation.
• Look beyond individual issues to uncover root causes and develop sustainable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce Financial Professional and client friction while improving quality, consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Bring the right partners together to resolve complex issues, establish clear ownership, and drive solutions through completion.
• Partner with clearing firms, vendors, counterparties, and other external partners to manage changes, resolve issues, and maintain strong service and regulatory standards.

What We Are Looking For

We’re looking for someone who understands the regulatory environment but also sees the bigger picture. You’ll be successful in this role if you bring:

• 7+ years of financial services experience in areas such as supervision, compliance, operations, regulatory oversight, trading, risk, or a related function.
• Experience managing complex regulatory, operational, or supervisory responsibilities.
• A proven ability to collaborate across business, compliance, legal, risk, operations, and technology teams.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance regulatory requirements, operational realities, risk, and the customer experience.
• The ability to simplify complex information and turn requirements into practical, workable solutions.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, particularly when navigating complex or cross-functional issues.

Required licenses FINRA Series 7 FINRA Series 24 FINRA Series 4 FINRA Series 53 Locations: Fairfield, IA and Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid- 3 days onsite)

Why Cambridge?

Cambridge has competitive benefits and promotes a work/life balance to encourage individual success.

• Premium benefit package including medical, vision, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• Vacation/sick time 401K retirement plan with company matching program
• Eleven paid holidays

You can find more details about our comprehensive benefits packagehere.

Cambridge Overview:

Cambridge is a financial solutions firm that provides business support services to thousands of independent financial advisors. These advisors offer personalized investment services including wealth management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals and families across the country. Cambridge provides significant compliance, technology, and transaction processing support to these financial advisors and their offices. At Cambridge, we’re not just offering a job — we’re inviting you to join a community where you can make a real impact and grow a fulfilling career. With exceptional development opportunities and a team that truly supports your success, you’ll have everything you need to thrive.

Learn more about working at Cambridge here.

Culture is at the core of who we are.

We believe great things happen when people work together in a supportive, balanced, and collaborative environment. At Cambridge, your voice matters, friendships flourish, and you’ll always feel part of something bigger.

Discover our culture here.